Pete Davidson on 9/11 Anniversary After Becoming a Dad
Comedian Pete Davidson shared that becoming a father has made this year's 9/11 anniversary particularly difficult. He is now the same age his firefighter father was when he died in the World Trade Center attacks.
BREAKING: Pete Davidson Reflects on 9/11 Anniversary After Becoming a Father New York, NY – September 11, 2026 – Comedian and actor Pete Davidson shared a poignant reflection on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, revealing how becoming a father has profoundly altered his perspective on his father's death that day. Davidson, whose father, Scott Davidson, was a firefighter who perished at the World Trade Center, stated that this year's anniversary is particularly challenging as he now finds himself at the same age his father was when he died. A New Layer of Grief and Understanding Speaking recently, Davidson, who welcomed a child earlier this year, described the unique emotional weight of this particular 9/11. “This year, it’s extra tough,” Davidson admitted. He elaborated on how the experience of fatherhood has provided him with a new lens through which to view his personal tragedy. “It’s just, you know, the age thing is big,” he explained, referencing the fact that he is now the same age his father was on that fateful day in 2001. The comedian, who has long been vocal about the impact of his father's death on his life and career, suggested that…